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How to Condition Prometheus Bronze & Copper Clay

How to Condition Prometheus Bronze & Copper Clay Carrie Story, of Clay Revolution, shows us how to condition Prometheus Copper and Bronze clay before making any projects.

Don't Miss Delphi's Winter Open House

Don't Miss Delphi's Winter Open House Delphis Winter Open House is one of our most popular events of the year. Free to the public, visitors can attend previews of many of our most popular classes - even new classes. Dont miss this exciting chance to meet our fabulous instructors and network with other artists. When Saturday, January 14th 2012, 10am to 4pm 10 00 am - 11 15 am Free Flameworking Previews Glass Bead Making / Beads on Minor / Intensive Bead Workshop / Intro to Boro/Boro Jewelry / Decorative Blown Glass Spheres / Marble Making 11 30 am - 12 30 pm Free Stained Glass Previews Beginning Lead Came / Lead Came Construction / Cutting Art Glass / Soldering Made Easy Bandsaw Magic / Designing & Installing Kitchen Cabinets Beginning Stained Glass / Copper Foil Studio / Tiffany Lamps / Panel Lamps 12 45 pm - 1 15 pm Free Jewelry Previews Beginning Metal Clay

How to Torch Fire Prometheus Bronze Clay

How to Torch Fire Prometheus Bronze Clay Carrie Story from Clay Revolution shares with us how to torch fire Prometheus Bronze Clay to make unique bronze jewelry and more.

Fused Stained Glass Pendant

Fused Stained Glass Pendant Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention, and sometimes invention comes when you have nothing to lose. Early in my career, I had three metal-clay-and-fused-glass pendants fail in a single day. The glass cabochons simply shattered and fell away from the silver after the pieces were fired because I had neglected to cut an expansion hole underneath the cabochons. Augghh. Lesson learned. But now I was left with three ugly pieces of silver, each with small pieces of glass permanently fused into bizarre locations on the surfacea loss I could not afford. Weeks later, after tryingunsuccessfully to remove the glass, I decided to try fusing glass in patterns onto the surface of the pendants. The results were surprising, and the Stained Glass process was born This technique begins with any fired metal clay with a flat surface. Small shards of fusible glass are then attached to the silver. After

Beginning Metal Clay Class Preview | Delphi Glass

Beginning Metal Clay Class Preview | Delphi Glass Learn how to make your own Silver Jewelry at Delphi Glass Creativity Center. Watch our short video on what you can expect while taking the Beginning Metal Clay Class. In this class you will get hands-on training to complete a real silver slide pendant.

Make Things Shine with Metal Clay Art

Make Things Shine with Metal Clay Art As with many things, we have Japan to thank for metal clay art. It first started there in 1990, allowing crafty jewelry makers to create gorgeous and sophisticated pieces without the involved study required to make jewelry out of precious metals. This crafting medium binds small particles of metal like silver, gold, copper or bronze to make into jewelry, beads, or even small sculptures. It’s easy to shape into any form, just like soft clay. You can shape it by hand or with the use of molds. Once it’s dry, it can be fired by kiln, with a handheld torch, or even on your gas stove, though much of it depends on the type of clay as well as the metal that’s mixed into it. As it’s heated, the binder burns off leaving only the metal behind and revealing your beautiful artistic creation. If you’re looking to explore

Discover the Types and Uses of Silver Metal Clay

Discover the Types and Uses of Silver Metal Clay Delphi Artist Melanie discusses the four types of silver metal clay and their uses. These include lump clay, syringe clay, paste clay and sheet clay.

How to Fire Precious Metal Clay | Delphi Glass

How to Fire Precious Metal Clay | Delphi Glass She covers everything from filling the torch to firing the silver ring project. http /Hh2P6o Buy the Metal Clay Torch featured in this video. Follow this link http //bit.ly/Hh2P6o.